Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Black Mondo Grass
In German
broomsedge Gras
Mondo Gras Busch
In French
broomsedge herbe
Black Mondo Grass
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
entre el césped
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Black Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Black Mondo Grass
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Black Mondo Grass
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Black Mondo Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass
Season and care of Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mondo Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Black Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass Physical Information
Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Care of Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass
Care of Broomsedge and Black Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.